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2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 04:12 AM

I can't believe this happened! I was in my bathroom on Saturday, getting ready to shower. As I was taking off my shirt, one of the spring bars that connects the rubber strap to the clasp came off! Yep, you guessed it, my Tudor proceded at 9.8 m/s squared until it hit the tiled floor. After I revived, I carefully scrutinized my baby. Watch still ticking... check! Crystal... check! No damage. Scratches... check! None that I could see. Oh crap! What's this on one of the lugs??? A dent!

Well, fortunately, it was in an area I could fix, so I brought it to work today and removed the dent and polished it. All better now. I assessed the problem. The rubber was actually "pulling" on the spring bar just enough to dislodge one end from the hole on the clasp. Solution: I bent the clasp inward just a tad where the holes are, so now, even if the rubber pulls on the spring bar, it will not be enough to dislodge the spring bar.
What have we learned? When you buy a $20 strap, you GET a $20 strap.

Here's where it came apart...

dent1.JPG

Here's the dent, after polishing... you can still see the dent as the light reflects off it...

dent2.JPG

And here's the solution...

dent3.JPG

Here endith the lesson.

GerardoG · 21 July 2010, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

When you buy a $20 strap, you GET a $20 strap.

I AGREE

! Sorry about your experience.

Dan Pierce · 21 July 2010, 04:26 AM

Well that sucks, Mark.

looks like you've been able to repair nicely.

I've been enjoying the silicon and rubber straps on my Tudor chrono and SAR. They wear great in the summer.

I don't think it's a matter of quality as it is the pliability of the material. You have to make sure the fail points are not effected by the movement of the strap.
Your experience is a good reminder to us all.

dP

2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well that sucks, Mark.

looks like you've been able to repair nicely.

I've been enjoying the silicon and rubber straps on my Tudor chrono and SAR. They wear great in the summer.

I don't think it's a matter of quality as it is the pliability of the material. You have to make sure the fail points are not effected by the movement of the strap.
Your experience is a good reminder to us all.

dP

Right you are Danno!

ducatidoc · 21 July 2010, 04:21 AM

That's a nightmare, Mark !

And that's my favorite watch in your collection for sheer coolness. But you had to get that black strap even though the white looks so fantastic. Oh well, thankfully it wasn't worse, damage-wise. Thank heavens it wasn't a satin finish on the lug,

2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

That's a nightmare, Mark !

And that's my favorite watch in your collection for sheer coolness. But you had to get that black strap even though the white looks so fantastic. Oh well, thankfully it wasn't worse, damage-wise.

You can be sure, the white strap is going back on tonight! Thankfully I wasn't water skiing or something like that when this happened!

ducatidoc · 21 July 2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

You can be sure, the white strap is going back on tonight! Thankfully I wasn't water skiing or something like that when this happened!

The white strap makes the watch, IMO. Obviously not an all-occasion look, but very striking in a recreational setting, like water skiing or golfing, etc. I may actually need to get one 'cause I like it so well.

Well...maybe just one little change.

2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

The white strap makes the watch, IMO. Obviously not an all-occasion look, but very striking in a recreational setting, like water skiing or golfing, etc. I may actually need to get one 'cause I like it so well.

Well...maybe just one little change.

That's beautimus buddy!

36,600, you say?

Idle Swede · 21 July 2010, 05:13 AM

Rubber is not meant to be worn on your wrist Mouthwash.

Brushpup · 21 July 2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

You can be sure, the white strap is going back on tonight! Thankfully I wasn't water skiing or something like that when this happened!

Oooohh that would have been bad.

We Thanketh thee for thy lesson. Blessings and anointments upon you oh enlightened one.

2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Oooohh that would have been bad.

We Thanketh thee for thy lesson. Blessings and anointments upon you oh enlightened one.

Oh how I misseth thy comments, oh thee of canine descent!

Brushpup · 21 July 2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

Oh how I misseth thy comments, oh thee of canine descent!

Worry not my Son, I am always with you....faithful as a hound

Your OP here was actually very nice. Just couldn't pass up a good ribbing.

rfknauss · 21 July 2010, 04:48 AM

Mark, sorry to hear about your watch ..... but glad that the damage was minimal and looks like you repaired it nicely!

dalip · 21 July 2010, 04:52 AM

Phew...!

Dr. Robert · 21 July 2010, 04:55 AM

Mark, you are lucky! No major damage, plus you have the polishing machine!!!!

........put the original strap back on asap & if you want black, get the same perforated strap from Tudor in black...I think it'll look great!
P.S. One word for you....plastic (A Casio for water sports.)

2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfknauss

Mark, sorry to hear about your watch ..... but glad that the damage was minimal and looks like you repaired it nicely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Mark, you are lucky! No major damage, plus you have the polishing machine!!!!

........put the original strap back on asap & if you want black, get the same perforated strap from Tudor in black...I think it'll look great!
P.S. One word for you....plastic (A Casio for water sports.)

I could have completely removed the dent, but I didn't want to take away any more metal. I just wanted to blend it in a bit.

CKLinLA · 21 July 2010, 05:43 AM

Thanks for the reminder/warning.
How did I miss that you had a Grantour?
Its a good one.

sleddog · 21 July 2010, 09:27 AM

A good thing all was fixable and not in pieces on the floor Mark!!

I hope the fix on the bracelet works and more hours can be spent on that strap....Although you probably won't trust it now will you!!

Lion · 21 July 2010, 12:52 PM

Mark, I'm glad your watch only sustained a small dent and we have all learned a lesson form your experience!!!

East Bay Rider · 21 July 2010, 01:01 PM

I have an aftermarket rubber strap on my 'Tiger' 79270 Chrono and I don't like it either.
I'll be replacing it with a leather strap soon.

Lol-x · 21 July 2010, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the lesson but I'm hoping my $20 NATO is a little stronger.
Not a good experience at all.
I'll keep this experience in mind if I ever get tempted to go rubber aftermarket.

2th Dr · 21 July 2010, 10:57 PM

It is my wish that a lesson be learned here, as some of you have already said. If you're going to buy aftermarket, put it to the test before wearing it! Twist it, pull it, stretch it, just to make sure.

Rolesor · 22 July 2010, 03:39 AM

20 bucks says it all - sorry for your luck there mark!

gmtobsessed · 22 July 2010, 06:17 AM

I've got a rubber strap just like yours, from flea bay.
I put in on my beaten up seiko though, very comfy!

datejust1 · 22 July 2010, 06:28 AM

Let's get a new one, Mark-o!

bodybump · 22 July 2010, 09:26 AM

Mark ask Adam for a locktite!!!

21 July 2010, 04:12 AM	#1
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	NOT happy with my Tudor aftermarket rubber strap!!! I can't believe this happened! I was in my bathroom on Saturday, getting ready to shower. As I was taking off my shirt, one of the spring bars that connects the rubber strap to the clasp came off! Yep, you guessed it, my Tudor proceded at 9.8 m/s squared until it hit the tiled floor. After I revived, I carefully scrutinized my baby. Watch still ticking... check! Crystal... check! No damage. Scratches... check! None that I could see. Oh crap! What's this on one of the lugs??? A dent! Well, fortunately, it was in an area I could fix, so I brought it to work today and removed the dent and polished it. All better now. I assessed the problem. The rubber was actually "pulling" on the spring bar just enough to dislodge one end from the hole on the clasp. Solution: I bent the clasp inward just a tad where the holes are, so now, even if the rubber pulls on the spring bar, it will not be enough to dislodge the spring bar. What have we learned? When you buy a $20 strap, you GET a $20 strap. Here's where it came apart... dent1.JPG *Here's the dent, after* polishing... you can still see the dent as the light reflects off it... dent2.JPG And here's the solution...** dent3.JPG Here endith the lesson.

21 July 2010, 04:26 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Well that sucks, Mark. looks like you've been able to repair nicely. I've been enjoying the silicon and rubber straps on my Tudor chrono and SAR. They wear great in the summer. I don't think it's a matter of quality as it is the pliability of the material. You have to make sure the fail points are not effected by the movement of the strap. Your experience is a good reminder to us all. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 July 2010, 04:21 AM	#5
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	That's a nightmare, Mark ! And that's my favorite watch in your collection for sheer coolness. But you had to get that black strap even though the white looks so fantastic. Oh well, thankfully it wasn't worse, damage-wise. Thank heavens it wasn't a satin finish on the lug, __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

21 July 2010, 04:48 AM	#13
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Mark, sorry to hear about your watch ..... but glad that the damage was minimal and looks like you repaired it nicely! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

21 July 2010, 04:55 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,300	Mark, you are lucky! No major damage, plus you have the polishing machine!!!!........put the original strap back on asap & if you want black, get the same perforated strap from Tudor in black...I think it'll look great! P.S. One word for you....plastic (A Casio for water sports.)

21 July 2010, 05:13 AM	#9
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Rubber is not meant to be worn on your wrist Mouthwash.

21 July 2010, 04:52 AM	#14
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Phew...!

21 July 2010, 05:43 AM	#17
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Thanks for the reminder/warning. How did I miss that you had a Grantour? Its a good one.

21 July 2010, 09:27 AM	#18
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A good thing all was fixable and not in pieces on the floor Mark!! I hope the fix on the bracelet works and more hours can be spent on that strap....Although you probably won't trust it now will you!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

21 July 2010, 12:52 PM	#19
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mark, I'm glad your watch only sustained a small dent and we have all learned a lesson form your experience!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 July 2010, 01:01 PM	#20
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	I have an aftermarket rubber strap on my 'Tiger' 79270 Chrono and I don't like it either. I'll be replacing it with a leather strap soon. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

21 July 2010, 01:04 PM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Thanks for the lesson but I'm hoping my $20 NATO is a little stronger. Not a good experience at all. I'll keep this experience in mind if I ever get tempted to go rubber aftermarket. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 July 2010, 10:57 PM	#22
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	It is my wish that a lesson be learned here, as some of you have already said. If you're going to buy aftermarket, put it to the test before wearing it! Twist it, pull it, stretch it, just to make sure.

22 July 2010, 03:39 AM	#23
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	20 bucks says it all - sorry for your luck there mark! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

22 July 2010, 06:17 AM	#24
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	I've got a rubber strap just like yours, from flea bay. I put in on my beaten up seiko though, very comfy!

22 July 2010, 06:28 AM	#25
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Let's get a new one, Mark-o!

22 July 2010, 09:26 AM	#26
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Mark ask Adam for a locktite!!! __________________

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